The April 2022 Workforce Report found that the labor market was strengthening for both employers and job seekers, with job openings, applications, and hires increasing at similar rates. Compared with March 2021, job openings rose 29%, job applications increased 24%, and hires climbed 31%, demonstrating strong hiring momentum across the economy. Despite these gains, the healthcare sector continued to face significant staffing challenges. By the end of the first quarter of 2022, there was a 67-point gap between healthcare job openings and applications, indicating a severe shortage of available talent. Recruiters struggled to attract candidates for critical clinical positions such as nurses and therapists, where demand far exceeded supply. The report highlighted the growing pressure on health

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